April Haefner
Social Worker, LCSW
Beverly,MA
Summary
Talented social worker specializing in infant mental health and early intervention. Many years of clinical experience working with parents and young children. Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Passionate in working with perinatal , post partum mood anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders . Respectful and compassionate professional offering over 25 -years experience.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Thom Boston Metro Early Intervention
Jamaica Plain, MA
01.2014 - Current
- Responsible for the programmatic, clinical and administrative aspects of the program
- Supervise Clinical Supervisors and Leadership Team
- Participate in Management Meetings with Agency
- Attend Community meetings and develop collaborations.
Social Worker
Peer Projects - Therapy From The Heart
Beverly, Massachusetts
02.2020 - Current
- Interview parents to assess the needs and implement service plans for children and adolescents to address needs
- Create treatment plans
- Help clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to assist in daily functioning
Assistant Director
Thom Mystic Valley Early Intervention
Woburn, Ma
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Provided Clinical supervision to individuals and groups
- Lead trainings for program staff, community agencies and statewide EI Community
- Provided family-centered services to children and families in program.
Assistant Director
Guidance Center, Inc, Cambridge-Somerville Early Intervention
Somerville, Ma
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Provided clinical supervision to individuals
- Facilitated team meetings
- Provided family-centered services to children and families in program.
Clinical Supervisor/Developmental Specialist
Children’s Services of Roxbury, Early Intervention Program
Roxbury, MA
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Coordinated and supervised therapeutic developmental toddler groups for children with developmental delays and/or children at risk
- Participated in and modeled developmentally appropriate and family-centered practices through home visits and infant assessments
- Supervised staff, students and volunteers from multiple disciplines.
Senior Children’s Counselor
Bronx Municipal Hospital
Bronx, NY
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Head therapeutic teacher for infant/toddler classroom
- Observed and created activities based upon each child’s development
- Provided developmental guidance and support to parents
Social Worker III
Social Services
Allston, MA
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Assessed risk for a population of abused and neglected children ages zero to eighteen
- Initiated appropriate services to reduce risk in families
- Collaborated with community agencies to support children and families.
Family Support Worker
Child Health Services
Manchester, NH
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Worked as a member of a comprehensive health care team, focusing on children’s development from infancy to adolescence
- Nurtured and modeled parenting skills within home visiting program
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Salem State University
Salem, MA08.2019
Master of Science - Infant, Toddler, Parent Development Specialist
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY1994
Bachelor of Science - Family Resources and Human Development; Family Interaction
Arizona State University
1986
Infant Mental Health Certificate - undefined
Infant Parent Training Institute
2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Infant mental heath specialist
- Work with children, adolescents, and adults
- Support parents and provide clinical intervention
- Work as a member of a team
- Collaborator
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Therapeutic Services
- Case Management
- Risk Assessment
- Intervention Planning
Affiliations
National Association of Social Worker
Association of Infant Mental Health
Salem State University Friends of School of Social Work
Volunteer New Joelyn, Victory Programs
Circle of Security Group Facilitator
Timeline
Social Worker
Peer Projects - Therapy From The Heart
02.2020 - Current
Program Director
Thom Boston Metro Early Intervention
01.2014 - Current
Assistant Director
Thom Mystic Valley Early Intervention
01.2008 - 01.2014
Assistant Director
Guidance Center, Inc, Cambridge-Somerville Early Intervention
01.1999 - 01.2008
Clinical Supervisor/Developmental Specialist
Children’s Services of Roxbury, Early Intervention Program
01.1994 - 01.1999
Senior Children’s Counselor
Bronx Municipal Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1994
Social Worker III
Social Services
01.1989 - 01.1991
Family Support Worker
Child Health Services
01.1988 - 01.1989
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Salem State University
Master of Science - Infant, Toddler, Parent Development Specialist
Bank Street College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Resources and Human Development; Family Interaction
Arizona State University
Infant Mental Health Certificate - undefined
Infant Parent Training Institute
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